Getting Started: A Strong Foundation

"My career path at SCH started as a Student Nurse Intern in the summer of 2024. I had a great experience during that program. It really gave me quality, hands-on training that directly related to my future nursing career. I cannot say enough good things about how the SNI program prepared me to be a nurse. After I graduated from nursing school in December of 2024, I came back to SCH as an RN on Frost 3. I currently have an associate’s degree from the Community College of Rhode Island and plan to continue for my bachelors in the fall!"

Mentors Who Make a Difference

"I have been lucky to have some really great mentors at SCH. I would like to specifically mention Julianna Libris, Diane Disalvo, Cat Cassata, my unit manager Rianne Berke, the Nursing Professional Development staff, and the staff on Frost 3 as a whole. Anytime I have questions, concerns, or problems, I always know I have someone I can count on to help guide me. With Julianna and Cat helping me get my feet wet as an unexperienced intern, to Diane my preceptor always being there to help me navigate the challenges of being a new nurse."

Why South County Health?

"Being from South Kingstown, it was an easy decision to choose to work at SCH. I have found that SCH is a great place for a new grad to start their career. Between the new grad program, friendly staff, and overall positive community at the hospital, it’s a very welcoming environment. The culture here is something that has kept me at SCH. Along with the positive experience I had here as an intern, it made for an easy transition to nurse."

Advice for Aspiring Nurses

"Some advice I would give my colleagues interested in a similar path is to take advantage of learning opportunities around you. You do not have to be enrolled in a class or a university to learn and improve your craft. Patients, nurses, and interdisciplinary staff members can be an invaluable wealth of knowledge if you are willing to put yourself out there. Healthcare can be a very demanding field to work in, and I like to remind myself that it is a privilege to get to help and learn from others."

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Outside the Hospital

"Outside of work I like to keep myself busy spending time with family and friends, playing golf and tennis, and spending time with my two cats, Charles and Tilly."

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